Electron Boy to receive Golden Scarf at Sounders FC game

I certainly remember the day Electron Boy came to Sounders FC practice to rescue the team, which had been trapped in the locker room. If you don’t, read the story here.

And here’s the release:

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Sounders FC Fans to Honor “Electron Boy” Saturday Night

Make-A-Wish Child turned Superhero to receive Golden Scarf

WHO: Erik Martin, a Bellevue boy with cancer secretly known as “Electron Boy”.

WHAT: Electron Boy will receive the Sounders FC “Golden Scarf” prior to the first kick of the Sounders FC vs. Chicago Fire match on Saturday, August 28.

WHERE: Mid-Field, Qwest Field

WHEN: Saturday, August 28 at 7:20 PM

HOW: The Sounders FC Alliance members voted to recognize Electron Boy for his heroics to save the Sounders FC team from Dr. Dark on Thursday, April 29.

WHY: The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Alaska, Montana, Northern Idaho and Washington grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Since its inception in 1986, the chapter has granted more than 4,250 wishes to children in the Northwest and will grant 337 wishes this year alone.

Fans interested in supporting the Foundation can text ELECTRON to 90999 for a $5 donation (text messaging and data rates do apply).

For more information about the Foundation, including how you can help share the power of a wish contact us at 800.304.WISH or visit our Web site at www.northwestwishes.org.